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ArticleClinical transplantation and research2025

Impact of probiotic supplementation on kidney transplantation outcomes: a retrospective propensity score matched study.

Yookyung Jang, Tai Yeon Koo, Young-Eun Choi, Cheol Woong Jung, Young Ju Oh, Heungman Jun, Sewon Oh, Sang-Kyung Jo, Myung-Gyu Kim

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Yookyung JangDepartment of Nephrology and Hypertension, Korea University Anam Hospital, Seoul, Korea.ORCID https://orcid.org/0009-0008-5948-5889
Tai Yeon KooDepartment of Nephrology and Hypertension, Korea University Anam Hospital, Seoul, Korea.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2014-7723
Young-Eun ChoiDepartment of Nephrology and Hypertension, Korea University Anam Hospital, Seoul, Korea.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-7837-602X
Cheol Woong JungDepartment of Surgery, Korea University Anam Hospital, Seoul, Korea.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0776-8202
Young Ju OhDepartment of Surgery, Korea University Anam Hospital, Seoul, Korea.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-7294-0160
Heungman JunDepartment of Surgery, Korea University Anam Hospital, Seoul, Korea.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2530-4388
Sewon OhDepartment of Nephrology and Hypertension, Korea University Anam Hospital, Seoul, Korea.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0003-3795-9322
Sang-Kyung JoDepartment of Nephrology and Hypertension, Korea University Anam Hospital, Seoul, Korea.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0496-0258
Myung-Gyu KimDepartment of Nephrology and Hypertension, Korea University Anam Hospital, Seoul, Korea.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8807-2452

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Abstract

Background: The potential benefits and risks of probiotic use in kidney transplant (KT) recipients remain unclear. This study aimed to evaluate the effects of probiotic supplementation on KT outcomes. Methods: A retrospective analysis was performed using medical records from 354 KT recipients between January 2010 and December 2020. Only patients who received probiotics within the first year following transplantation were included, and transplant outcomes were assessed at 1-3 years after KT. Results: Among the 354 patients, 97 (27%) received probiotics during the study period, and 36 (10%) used them for more than 3 months. Probiotic types included Conclusions: This study identified a significant association between probiotic use and the occurrence of CMV viremia in KT recipients. To better define the safety and efficacy of probiotics in immunocompromised patients, large-scale prospective studies are necessary to establish comprehensive evidence.

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Chronic kidney diseaseCytomegalovirus infectionKidney transplantationProbiotics

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